Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Clean room
Good location
Cons:
Need for bathroom upgrades
Limited food options
Insect concerns
Poor wifi connection

Categories

Cleanliness
6.83
Concerns about insects and some areas needing attention.
Service
8.3
Friendly and helpful staff mentioned in multiple reviews.
Location
8.34
Good location noted in the reviews.
Room Quality
7.79
Spacious and comfortable rooms highlighted, with minor issues noted.
Amenities
6.32
Limited facilities mentioned, with some guests expressing the need for updates.
Value for Money
7.78
Good value for what is offered, especially for an overnight stay.
Food and Beverage
7.33
Mixed feedback on food options, with appreciation for the restaurant.
Overall Experience
7.3
Generally positive but with noted areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 13:30

Property Description

Unique Underground Accommodation:
Desert Cave Hotel in Coober Pedy offers a one-of-a-kind experience with its underground rooms, allowing guests to stay below the surface in the heart of the desert or opt for traditional overground rooms.

World’s Only Underground Bar and Games Room:
Guests can enjoy a truly unique experience at the hotel's underground bar and games room, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring the outback.

Convenient Amenities and Services:
From an outdoor swimming pool and free parking to tastefully furnished guestrooms with modern amenities, Desert Cave Hotel ensures a comfortable stay. Additionally, guests can request an airport shuttle and stay connected with Wi-Fi access.

Experience the allure of underground accommodation and exceptional amenities at Desert Cave Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable desert getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CPD

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for AUD 15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for AUD 15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for AUD 40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 1321 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.83
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.34
Room Quality: 7.79
Amenities: 6.32
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 7.33
Overall Experience: 7.3
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Weiguang • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • au
8
Pros:

Great experience. Comfortable, clean room.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • au
8
Good location with free parking + good dining options
Pros:

Location is great - in town but out of the 'noise'.
Really good breakfast - staff and coffee great. We didn't have dinner here so cannot comment.
On-site parking free. Close to 'Big Winch' - best viewing spot in town

Cons:

Rooms are good but simple (no extra comforts). Stairs to upper levels

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
R
Roger • solo_traveller • au
10
Underground hotel
Pros:

Something completely dufferent sleeping underground

Cons:

Nil

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Susan • extended_group • au
10
Great overnight rest stop, comfy beds, friendly staff.
Pros:

The front desk staff was exceptional on the night. We arrived around 630pm- and were very keen to explore the underground museum. The person on the desk, (sadly I didn't write down his name) kept the museum open for us to explore. The free coffee was meant to start at 7am, but the staff were happy to accomodate us at 0630, as we were trying to get a head start back to Adelaide.

Cons:

Nothing we had a great overnight rest. Parking was a bit tricky at night, but we eventually find a spot near to our rooms. Better lighting in car park would help, but as in most Coober Pedy joints, you just park wherever you can squeeze in.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Nicky • extended_group • au
7
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • extended_group • nz
8
We enjoyed Coober Pedy. It was an interesting place.
Pros:

We were expecting to be further undergound. It was lovely, but we thought it was deeper down.

Cons:

That it wasn't underground

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Leonard • couple • au
8
Comfortable
Pros:

Centre of town
Frequently staff

Cons:

Nil

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • couple • au
1
Terrible
Pros:

Updated restaurant and bar area seemed nice

Cons:

Bed and pillows were very uncomfortable and rooms are noisy, the blanket in the cupboard was that old it was falling apart. The Desert Cave needs to be updated on the accommodation, looks like no money has been spent on the accommodation for years. Very poor.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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KELLE • couple • au
5
Pros:

the lady that booked us in at reception was lovely and couldn't do enough for yoy on arrival

Cons:

mouldy shower recess - do people not know how to clean a shower anymore - bleach will kill mould
restaurant and bar had run out of a lot of stuff no tap beer items not available on menu

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Above ground room ,could park out front beds comfortable

Cons:

All good

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Dianne • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Wiwatwittaya • solo_traveller • au
5
Pros:

The staff are lovely and friendly, and there's secure parking.

Cons:

1. We booked a room with breakfast included, but were very disappointed that there was no breakfast provided. When we ordered food, they charged an extra $48.
2. The bed sheets were dirty.
3. The room smelled so strongly of sewage that it was nauseating.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • au
8
Best place to stay in Coober Pedy for those who preference comfort
Pros:

Spacious room. Lots of dining and other facilities.

Cons:

A toaster would be great. Hotel breakfast was a good price but quality was just OK.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
H
Hua wei • couple • tw
10
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Ben • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room wasn't made up

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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nathan • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

nice comfortable rooms

Cons:

nothing

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Virgil Canete • solo_traveller • au
10
Clean bathroom1
Pros:

Spacious and clean room, specially the bathroom AAA+++ to the cleaner. Welldone!

Cons:

Upper back room no internet, and someone vaccuuming @8:30pm

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • au
5
Property is run down and in need of a good clean
Pros:

Good location
Good barista coffee

Cons:

Rooms are tired and we were allocated rooms to the rear of the property overlooking a barbed wire compound.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Lachlan • couple • au
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee